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Gideon, MO


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Gideon, Missouri

Gideon, Missouri, in New Madrid county, is 60 miles NE of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 90 miles N of Memphis, Tennessee. There are an estimated 1,113 people in the city.

The People and Families of Gideon

In Gideon, about 54% of adults are married.

Gideon has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gideon had a median family income of $31,094.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in the city.

Gideon Housing

Approximately 66% of housing in Gideon is owner-occupied. The city is known in Missouri for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Gideon.

Commuting

In Gideon, 94% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

Gideon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyGideon Low Property Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyGideon Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyGideon Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Gideon Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Gideon Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Gideon, MO

Comparing Gideon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens88
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Age of the Population56
Male Share of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men11
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults23
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income23
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime99
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